"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe
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Teacher Guide to "The Cask of Amontillado"
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Biography and background information, Edgar Allan Poe
Lesson plans, activities, and information on Poe's life and times.

"The Cask of Amontillado"
Vocabulary, a handout with emphasis on literary terms, and a post-reading activity.

"The Cask of Amontillado"
Worksheets, vocabulary practice, and related links.

"The Cask of Amontillado" Background for Poe's Short Story
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"The Cask of Amontillado"
Students note details as they read. Includes text-dependent questions and suggested evidence-based answers, academic vocabulary, a culminating writing task with prompt and model, and additional learning activities. Word processor required for access.

"The Cask of Amontillado"
Summary, analysis, and vocabulary words.

"The Cask of Amontillado" Discussion Questions
On this page, an extensive set of discussion questions. Follow links at the bottom to text-specific questions.

"The Cask of Amontillado" Discussion Questions
Literal, inferential, and evaluative questions.

"The Cask of Amontillado" Discussion Questions
14 discussion questions.

Revenge — Its Grisly Effects
Graphic organizer, vocabulary, editing practice, and practice with quotation marks. This 5-page printable requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Unfortunate Fortunato
You are a local police detective; your task is to investigate the disappearance of Fortunato. Retrace his steps leading up to his disappearance. Remember to interview anyone who may have seen him that night. After gathering all of your information, write a detailed missing person's report on behalf of Fortunato's family, detailing Fortunato's last day on earth.

Vocabulary from "The Cask of Amontillado"
68 words presented in context and with definitions. Click on a word for pronunciation, examples of use, synonyms, more.